Colic

['kɒlɪk] or ['kɑlɪk]

Definition

(noun.) acute abdominal pain (especially in infants).

Checked by Elaine--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A severe paroxysmal pain in the abdomen, due to spasm, obstruction, or distention of some one of the hollow viscera.

(a.) Of or pertaining to colic; affecting the bowels.

(a.) Of or pertaining to the colon; as, the colic arteries.

Typist: Randall

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Belly-ache, pain in the bowels.

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Definition

n. a disease attended with severe pain and flatulent distension of the abdomen without diarrhœa.—adj. Col′icky suffering or causing colic.—n. Colī′tis (see Colonitis under Colon).

Editor: Timmy